FRESNO, Calif. -
The Fresno State women's basketball team overcame a slow start with a couple of big runs to earn its 22nd win of the season. The Bulldogs defeated Utah State for the second time this season 78-60 on Saturday.

"I thought we played hard and I am very pleased with our effort," said head coach Adrian Wiggins. "In the beginning of the game Utah State had a great push, but we fought hard with that. As the game went on we played smarter and got better, which reflected in the score."

The `Dogs (22-4, 10-0 WAC) took control of the ball game with nine minutes remaining until half time with a 16-4 run. The Bulldogs kept the momentum going in the second half with an 11-4 run to cement their lead.

"Our pace has been off the past few games," said Wiggins. "Tonight, we didn't stop the clock a whole bunch and it kept running. Early in the game, we fouled on a couple shots. After that, until the end of the game, we didn't foul much on shots. There wasn't a lot of stoppage on the clock and that helped our pace."

Fresno State has now won 120 games by double figures under Wiggins. The Bulldogs have also defeated 8-of-10 WAC opponents by double digits in 2012. The `Dogs have won their last 11 games and 21 of the last 23 games.

Freshman Alex Sheedy recorded her second double-double of the season with 10 points and 10 rebounds. Her first double-double was earlier this season against Cal Poly. Sheedy also contributed a block.

Junior Rosie Moult led the `Dogs with 20 points and grabbed seven rebounds. Sophomore Ki-Ki Moore added 12 points, eight rebounds and led with six steals. Sophomore Taylor Thompson recorded five assists and eight points.

`Dogs fell behind early in the first half by as many as six points. Fresno State answered with a little 7-2 run to tie the game 16-16 with 11 minutes to play until halftime.

The Bulldogs heated up halfway through the first half and took the lead with 9:32 left on the clock after Sheedy made a layup off a pass from Bree Farley. A 16-4 run gave the Bulldogs a 12 point lead over Utah State with 4:28 left in the half.

Moult finished the half leading all scorers with 13 points making 3-of-7 3-pointers. She also led the team with five rebounds. Moore contributed eight first half points and led with four steals. The Bulldogs led 39-30 at halftime.

The second half opened with an 11-4 run by the `Dogs extending their lead 50-34 over the Aggies with 15:10 left to play.

Fresno State's lead grew to 20 late in the second half. The Bulldogs largest lead of the game was 24 with 2:33 left to play. The `Dogs remain the only undefeated team in conference play and are three games ahead of Utah State, who is in second place.

"We've had a couple really good games against Utah State," said Wiggins. "They want to win a WAC championship, but we want to do that too. There is a lot of motivation for both teams."

The Bulldogs continue WAC play on the road next week against Hawai'i on Feb. 21 and San Jose State Feb. 23.

"We Are Your Team!" The Bulldogs hit the road next week to face Hawai'i on Feb. 23 and San Jose State on Feb. 25. The `Dogs return to the Save Mart Center on March 1 for Pack the House Night against Louisiana Tech. For more information call 278-DOGS. Listen to home game action on ESPN2 790 AM with Guy Haberman.